Renewal Information

Welcome to the Utah EMS Provider Renewal hub. Whether you are renewing as an EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic, this guide outlines your options, required steps, and important deadlines. 

At a Glance: Key Deadlines

  • EMR renewal deadline: August 31 of your expiration year.
  • EMT, AEMT, Paramedic renewal deadline: February 28 of your expiration year.

Renewal Options by Certification Level

In accordance of R911-5-204, an individual seeking license renewal must submit all requirements at least 30 days before the expiration of the individual's current license. 

The NCCP (National Continued Competency Program) is the recert model in NREMT. If you are not affiliated with an agency, follow NREMT's recert guide to add in their hours for recertification. Each educational requirement is broken down like the following:

  • National Component Requirements (NCP)
  • Local Component Requirement (LCP)
  • Individual Component Requirements (ICP)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Renewal

To renew your EMR license, complete one of the following options below by August 31 of your expiration year.

 

Education Hour Requirement Options Total Hours Breakdown of Hours How Who Enters Hours Meets Requirements For
Agency Affiliation 16 hours 8 NCR
4 LCR
4 ICR		 Enters hours in NREMT website Training Officer National & State
NCCP Model (self) 16 hours 8 NCR
4 LCR
4 ICR		 Enter hours on NREMT website Applicant National & State
NREMT Examination NA NA Schedule examination through NREMT website NREMT National & State

Renewal Steps

Select the path most appropriate for you from above.

  1. Complete the required education hours and retain NREMT certification.
  2. Log into Utah’s License Management System
  3. Start an EMR Application. This must include:
    1. Government ID
    2. BLS Certification
  4. Submit Utah application.
  5. Pay Utah application fees.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Renewal

To renew your EMT license, complete one of the options below by February 28 of your expiration year. 

Education Hour Requirement Options Total Hours Breakdown of Hours How Who Enters Hours Meets Requirements For
Agency Affiliation 40 hours - 20 NCR
- 10 LCR
- 10 ICR		 Enter hours in NREMT website Training Officer National & State
NCCP Model (self) 40 hours - 20 NCR
- 10 LCR
- 10 ICR		 Enter hours on NREMT website Applicant National & State
NREMT Examination NA NA Schedule examination through NREMT website NREMT National & State

Renewal Steps

Select the path most appropriate for you from above.

  1. Complete the required education hours and retain NREMT certification.
  2. Log into Utah’s License Management System
  3. Start an EMT Application. This must include:
    1. Updated passport style photo
    2. Government ID
    3. BLS Certification
  4. Submit Utah application.
  5. Pay Utah application fees.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Renewal

To renew your AEMT license, complete one of the options below by February 28 of your expiration year.

Education Hour Requirement Options Total Hours Breakdown of Hours How Who Enters Hours Meets Requirements For
Agency Affiliation 50 hours - 25 NCR
- 12.5 LCR
- 12.5 ICR		 Enter hours in NREMT website Training Officer National & State
NCCP Model (self) 50 hours - 25 NCR
- 12.5 LCR
- 12.5 ICR		 Enter hours on NREMT website Applicant National & State
NREMT Examination NA NA Schedule examination through NREMT website NREMT National & State

Renewal Steps

Select the path most appropriate for you from above.

  1. Complete the required education hours and retain NREMT certification.
  2. Log into Utah’s License Management System
  3. Start an AEMT Application. This must include:
    1. Updated passport style photo
    2. Government ID
    3. BLS Certification
    4. PEPP, PALS, EPC or equivalent Certification
  4. Submit Utah application.
  5. Pay Utah application fees.

Paramedic Renewal

To renew your Paramedic license, complete one of the options below by February 28 of your expiration year.

Education Hour Requirement Options Total Hours Breakdown of Hours How Who Enters Hours Meets Requirements For
Agency Affiliation 50 hours - 30 NCR
- 15 LCR
- 15 ICR		 Enter hours in NREMT website Training Officer National & State
NCCP Model (self) 50 hours - 30 NCR
- 15 LCR
- 15 ICR		 Enter hours on NREMT website Applicant National & State
NREMT Examination NA NA Schedule examination through NREMT website NREMT National & State

Renewal Steps

Select the path most appropriate for you from above.

  1. Complete the required education hours and retain NREMT certification.
  2. Log into Utah’s License Management System
  3. Start a Paramedic Application. This must include:
    1. Updated passport style photo
    2. Government ID
    3. BLS Certification
    4. PEPP, PALS, EPC or equivalent Certification
    5. ACLS Certification
  4. Submit Utah application.
  5. Pay Utah application fees.

Other Application Types

 

Blood Draw Permit

To renew your Blood Draw Permit, complete the following steps 3 months prior to the expiration date:

  1. Log into Utah’s License Management System
  2. Start a Blood Draw Permit application. This must include:
    1. A Letter of Competency from current employer, or
    2. Verification from a physician attesting to compentcey
  3. Submit Utah application.
  4. Pay application fees.

Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) Verification

To renew your EMD Verification, complete the following steps by August 31 of your expiration year:
Log into Utah’s License Management System

  1. Start an Emergency Medical Dispatcher Verification application. This must include:
    1. A Supervisor Letter verifying EMD certification.
    2. BLS Certification
  2. Submit application.
  3. Pay application fees.

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement

To renew your CCP Endorsement, complete the following steps 3 months prior to the expiration date:

  1. Start an Critical Care Paramedic Endorsement application. This must include:
    1. IBS Certificate
  2. Submit Application.
  3. Pay application fees.